Citalopram and severe twitching

[tuffgingernut]

Can citalopram cause this? I've been on it for a year and have had twitches throughout my body for the whole time. Haven't mentioned it to my gp as I've learnt to ignore them. However, 3 times in the past couple of weeks, I've twitched so violently that I've bit my tongue and made it bleed. Not due for a review with gp for a few months so thought I'd ask for your opinions instead. Thanks.

[Ookmybanana]

I used to get very bad twitches in my leg with citalopram. It was like someone had sent a jolt of electricity through my body. It's unpleasant and I lived with it for a while before switching medications as I was getting all sorts of other unpleasant effects. I changed to sertraline but it seemed to continue. I changed to a combination of a low dose of this combined with quitiapine which eased the twitches.
I would definitely speak to your GP if it's been so bad that you hurt yourself. It's enough to contend with the illness without having to deal with constant side effects.

[tuffgingernut]

Thanks for replying. May well arrange to see gp as my tongue is really hurting and twitching at least a hundred times a day. Mentioned it to a junior Dr once who said it wasn't a side affect of medication and to come back if I start dropping things. Not at all helpful.

[Ookmybanana]

No, not especially helpful!
I think it's a good idea to get it reviewed. Especially if you keep biting your tongue which is painful. Poor you.